Wednesday, June 30, 2010

This week the challenge over at the Heart 2 Heart blog was to create a patriotic project. I choose to create a photo card. Last year at 4th of July I took several pictures of the flags at all of the events we attended. I am sending the card to the owners of that flag.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

I had lots of craft projects planned for this this week, but I feel like the week is already flying by. My plan is to get a video of this mini album filmed this week and posted. (and a couple other things before I leave for convention on Sat/Sunday). So be watching for a video real soon!!

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

This week is going to be all about the colors again-All the challenges I plan to do involve colors.I pulled out some older stamps and die cuts for this one. I am also in a "sanding mood lately" Everything is sanded.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Happy Father's Day to everyone!I know I should share a Father's Day card today, but I showed you all of them earlier in the month, so you will have to enjoy one more 4th of July card. (You can see a Father's Day card here, here and here.Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Saturday, June 19, 2010

I have seen several of these of over the past few days, and had to give it a try from myself. I think it turned out really cute! (Just a note-my handle is not functional, the weight of the box and all the recipe cards is too heavy to hold it by that, but it sure is cute!)

Here you can see that I use a couple of buttons and some branches from the yard to create the cherries and stems.

Friday, June 18, 2010

For the most part, I think I make simple cards. This card ended up being way more detailed than I am use to making, but I really like it. I used the color combo from Jeanette Lyntons blog for this week. Be sure to go by her blog and check out what she made.Supplies from Close to My HeartColonial White cardstockBrown bag cardstock creme brulee inkAutumn terracotta inkchocolate inkchocolate markerpaper flowersAutumn terracotta brads and photo clipYou've got flair stamp setcomments stamp setLive inspired stamp setother-vintage book pageslace

Thursday, June 17, 2010

I went wild with inks and stamps for this card. I also {for the 1st time} use my CTMH Colonial white pigment ink... and look how well you can see the cream color on the bamboo cardstock!! Yeah for great products!!!I also based my card on this card from Tresa Black.Supplies from Close to My Heart-Cranberry CardstockIndian corn blue cardstockDesert sand cardstockBamboo cardstockCranberry inkDesert sand inkOutdoor denim inkColonial White pigment inkBoom Stamp setFreedom stamp setIn the month of July stamp setCranberry ribbonfoam tapeother-thread

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

I can't believe that 4th of July is just around the corner. I am really excited about it this year-I will be spending my 4th of July in Washington DC!!Supplies from Close to My Heart-Outdoor denim CardstockCranberry cardstockColonial white cardstockBamboo CardstockCranberry inkBamboo inkOutdoor denim inkSweet home pattern paperhempoutdoor denim bradsbamboo photo cornerchipboard starcranberry buttonsanding kitFreedom stamp setIn the Month of July stamp setother-vintage book page

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

OK-I am loving this color combo! At first I thought it was way to many colors, but I just love them all together.Supplies from Close to My Heart-Colonial White CardstockPattern paper from You RockCocoa ribbonSmoky Plum inkOlive inkGarden Green inkOlive Markerblending penOlive watercolor pencilfoam tapeIn the month of May stamp setEveryday celebration stamp setDream stamp set (Petite Perks)otherthread

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Father's Day is just around the corner, are you ready? Have you found your gift yet? This super fun gel card was inspired by my favorite crafter, blogger and video maker Tresa Black. If you want to know how to create a card like this watch her video here.Supplies from Close to My Heart-Back Country Paper PackChocolate inkOutdoor denim inkOlive inksilver inkblack markeredge distresserfoam tapechocolate bitty bradsSay it with style stamp setCampin Fever stamp setother-baggiehair gel

Saturday, June 5, 2010

ETA:The Martha Stewart Doily came from Michaels-I looked and looked for them and almost missed them. They were hanging with the stickers and none of the doily was showing so they will be hard to spot at first.Here is a link to a picture of the packaging. Hope that helps you all!

I am finally getting caught up. Even though this week was a short week for me at work (Memorial day holiday on Monday) it sure felt like the longest week in history! I am glad to have today off for a little craft therapy!

Friday, June 4, 2010

This week the challenge over at the Heart 2 Heart blog was to use this sketch--we all know how much I love a good sketch!For this card I used a store bought tag and created a pocket the holds a hidden message.Supplies from CTMH-Chocolate Textrued cardstockBaby pink cardstockpattern paper from Top stitchChocolate inktwinkle bradsheavenly blue ribboncircle punchsuade flowerlove struck stamp setother-tag from Office depot

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

I am falling behind, with the holiday this week, I can't seem to get caught up. This is the color challenge from Jeanette Lyntons blog last week. It has been a work in progress for days....I used a template for the card holder that I created a long time ago for this set of 3x3 cards.You can find the template here